dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Architect

Architecture · 2022-06-07

Decision Date
2022-06-07
This case is from a USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) appeal decision. Appeal cases represent a subset of petitions and may not reflect typical outcomes.

Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner is an architect seeking to work in the United States. The specific details of the research area or methodologies were not elaborated upon in the dismissal.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was summarily dismissed under 8 C.F.R. § 103.3(a)(1)(v) because the petitioner failed to provide a brief or statement specifically identifying an error in the Director's decision. Although the petitioner claimed to meet all three Dhanasar prongs, no supporting arguments or specific evidence were submitted with the appeal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A dismissed EB-2 NIW petition means USCIS found the evidence insufficient to meet the eligibility criteria. Common reasons include weak documentation, failure to meet the required number of criteria, or insufficient evidence of the claimed qualifications. Petitioners can refile with stronger evidence or explore alternative visa categories.

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Outcome dismissed

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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